Los Angeles to New York Time Converter
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind New York right now.
Los Angeles UTC−8 · New York UTC−5
Los Angeles → New York at a glance
| Los Angeles | New York |
|---|---|
| 09:00 | 12:00 |
| 12:00 | 15:00 |
| 15:00 | 18:00 |
| 18:00 | 21:00 |
| 21:00 | 00:00 |
Los Angeles currently runs on UTC−8 and New York on UTC−5, so Los Angeles is 3 hours behind New York. Los Angeles is currently on standard time, and New York is currently on standard time. Because both cities follow their own clock rules, the 3 hours gap you see today can shift by an hour around the spring and autumn changeovers, which is why this page calculates every value live from the official time zone database instead of a fixed offset. For meetings, the best shared working window today is 09:00–15:00 Los Angeles time, when both offices are inside normal 09:00–18:00 hours. Use the planner above to drag across a range, compare more cities, then copy a summary or add the slot straight to Google Calendar.
Daylight saving in Los Angeles and New York
Los Angeles follows North American rules: clocks go forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November. New York follows North American rules: clocks go forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and New York?
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind New York right now (Los Angeles UTC−8, New York UTC−5).
Does Los Angeles or New York use daylight saving time?
Los Angeles is currently on standard time. New York is currently on standard time. The gap between them can change when either switches clocks.
What is 9 AM in Los Angeles in New York?
9:00 AM in Los Angeles is 12:00 in New York today.